By
David Thun
on February 28, 2013
Bills introduced in two states this month would require Notaries Public to report financial abuse of older signers if signed into law.
By
Michael Lewis
on February 21, 2013
In a recent case, a California appeals court has shut down a class-action by reaffirming the right of signing agents to charge fees for non-notarial services.
By
Kelle Clarke
on February 21, 2013
Notaries and Notary Signing Agents continue to play a key role in helping to detect — and prevent — property fraud.
By
NNA Staff
on February 21, 2013
My sister-in-law, who lives in Italy, is sending me a Power of Attorney to sign that is written in Italian and requires notarization. If I provide valid ID and the Notary knows me personally and understands the type of document I am signing, is it necessary for me to translate the document before she can notarize it?
By
NNA Staff
on February 14, 2013
Notaries attend the NNA 2013 Conference to learn more about the changing world of notarization.
By
NNA Staff
on February 14, 2013
A client presented me with a Claim of Mechanics Lien form and asked if it required notarization. Is this a document I should notarize, and, if so, which signature(s) are notarized, and what type of notarization is required?
By
Kelle Clarke
on February 14, 2013
Lawmakers in Illinois have proposed a new bill that would enforce stricter penalties against individuals found guilty of the deliberate misuse of notarized documents.
By
David Thun
on February 14, 2013
Because Notaries have a duty to stay impartial, Notaries sometimes have to decline requests from a spouse, child or other family member. Take our quiz to see how much you know about how relationships affect notarial acts.
By
Kelle Clarke
on February 07, 2013
Housing starts in the final month of 2012 hit their best mark in four years according to figures released by the federal government.
By
NNA Staff
on February 07, 2013
If I have to travel across the city to perform a notarization, am I allowed to charge a travel fee? If so, how do I establish the fee?